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# Technical Writer - Information Technology Security

- **Company:** Skywalk Global
- **Location:** Jackson, MS, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, IT Management, Software Vulnerability Management, CIS Benchmarks, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=254cc11bb3e80358

## About the Role

Demonstrated experience with several of the following:

 * NIST Cybersecurity Framework

 * NIST SP 800-53

 * IRS Publication 1075

 * CIS Critical Security Controls

 * Security governance and risk management

 * Identity and Access Management

 * Incident Response

 * Vulnerability Management

 * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

 * Vendor Risk Management

 * Security Awareness and Training

 * Policy Lifecycle Management

Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication

1075

 * CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivelant certifications

## Description

The contractor will develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation. The work includes

creating technically accurate, enforceable documentation aligned with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational

objectives.

Primary responsibilities include:

 * Develop and revise information security policies

 * Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.

 * Develop operational procedures and implementation of guidance.

 * Create security baselines and configuration documentation.

 * Develop compliance documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforceability.

 * Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure and organization.

 * Produce clear documentation suitable for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.

 * Work with subject matter experts to accurately document existing processes and required controls.

 * Maintain document version control and support periodic review.

Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.


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